Ismail Kassim
| Yang Berhormat Dato' Ismail Kassim MLA, D.P.M.P., S.M.P., A.M.P. | |
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| Member of the Perlis State Legislative Assembly for Tambun Tulang | |
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Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Shahidan Kassim |
| Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for Arau, Perlis | |
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In office 2008–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Syed Razlan Syed Putra Syed Jamalullail |
| Succeeded by | Shahidan Kassim |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
2 October 1959 Tambun Tulang, Perlis, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Political party | United Malays National Organisation – BN |
| Relations | Shahidan Kassim (brother) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
Dato' Ismail Kassim (born 2 October 1959) is a Malaysian politician and is the member of the Perlis State Legislative Assembly for Tambun Tulang. From 2008 to 2013 he was a member of the federal parliament for the Arau constituency in Perlis.[1] He is a member of the governing United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party[1] and the brother of the former Chief Minister of Perlis, Shahidan Kassim.[2]
Early in his political career, Ismail served as the head of UMNO's youth wing in Perlis.[3] He contested the federal seat of Arau in a by-election in 1998, but was defeated by Hashim Jasin of PAS.[4] His candidacy in 1998 was marred by accusations of cronyism arising from his brother's position as Menteri Besar of Perlis.[5] At the time, UMNO was bleeding support due to allegations by supporters of UMNO leadership contender Anwar Ibrahim of cronyism and nepotism within the party. Selecting the brother of the state's Chief Minister as UMNO's candidate did little to neutralise the allegations. Ismail's defeat was the first time that UMNO had lost a parliamentary seat in Perlis to PAS.[6]
Ismail was later appointed to the Dewan Negara (Senate),[7] before re-contesting and winning Arau ten years later, in the 2008 general election, defeating his Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) opponent by a 300-vote margin.[8][9] His predecessor, Syed Razlan Syed Putra, had held the seat with a majority of 3,243.[10]
For the 2013 election, Ismail switched seats with his brother, Shahidan: Ismail moved to the Perlis State Assembly, winning the seat of Tambun Tulang, which his brother had held since 1995, while Shahidan contested and won the federal seat of Arau.
Election results
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ismail Kassim (UMNO) | 16,451 | 50.32% | Haron Din (PAS) | 16,151 | 49.41% | 33,276 | 300 | 83.45% | ||
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ismail Kassim (UMNO) | 5,286 | 65.20% | Azhar Ameir (PKR) | 2,805 | 34.60% | 8,260 | 2,481 | 87.65% | ||
References
- 1 2 "Ismail bin Kasim, Y.B. Dato'". Parliament of Malaysia. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
- ↑ "Ismail: Pas' confidence in Arau win mere political gimmick". New Straits Times. 28 February 2008. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
- ↑ Shahrum Sayuthi (27 March 2001). "Main issue in Perlis is whether party is ready for new blood". New Straits Times. New Straits Times Press. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
- ↑ "Arau defeat: Report ready". New Straits Times. New Straits Times Press. 13 July 1998. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
- ↑ "UMNO Youth changes stance on allegation of nepotism, cronyism". New Straits Times. New Straits Times Press. 10 July 1998. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
- ↑ Stewart, Ian (2003). The Mahathir Legacy: A Nation Divided, a Region at Risk. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. p. 74. ISBN 1-86508-977-X.
- ↑ Kaur, Manjit (24 February 2008). "Two years for Shahidan?". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 20 December 2009.
- 1 2 3 "Malaysia Decides 2008". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 20 December 2009.
- ↑ "Coalition repeats 2004 victory in Perlis". The Star (Malaysia). 9 March 2008. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
- ↑ "Malaysia Decides 2008 (2004 results)". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 20 December 2009.